Of course she spilled a lot, that's why the tray is handy, it contains most of the spills. Some of buckwheat invariably ends up on the floor (it is very painful to step on barefoot, ask me how I know) but not much and most of it can be swept quickly.What a scary picture you drew, thankfully Kitten never touches the knives :) And of course, 95% of the time I am right next to her.